By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Old Burial Ground (As written by Bob Shine, September, 2003.) In about 1700, the Old Burial Ground was established, and was located at the intersection of what is today Campbell Avenue and Church … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Bringing Clockmaking to New Haven Chauncey Jerome, founder of the Jerome Manufacturing Company, started his career in 1816, working in Plymouth, Connecticut for Eli Terry. At this time, Terry … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Clockmaking in Connecticut It is hard to believe during this, the current era, that there was a time when the extravagance of owning a clock was the sole province of the wealthy: Farmers scheduled their work around the rising and … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Terry’s Honey-Dew Popcorn It was one of many Savin Rock Icons: Terry’s sold popcorn, Honey-Dew popcorn, cotton candy, and candy apples. If you are a West Havener aged thirty or more, chances are you remember Terry’s popcorn … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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The Twilight League Part III See part one here.See part two here. With thanks to Roland DePew and Mike Freda- The Twilight League played at Painter Park until about 1990, sending fly balls into Kelsey Avenue and the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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The Twilight League Part II See part one here.See part three here. With thanks to Harry Noyes III- As the forming and early years of the West Haven Twilight League drew to a close, the league entered the next phase of its … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Twilight League With thanks to Harry Noyes III and the late Vin DiLauro In 1959, The Boy lived on Kelsey Avenue; on summer nights, he was allowed to ride his bicycle up to Painter Park each … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Lone Sailor I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day, with the white clouds flying, And the flung … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Sgt. John Jarvie, WHPD It was just after midnight, and the police officers assigned to the 12-8 shift were gathered for their customary briefing when an emergency call came in on the radio from another officer: “I’m at the corner of Washington … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Savin Rock’s Transition Part VSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 4 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: On July 5, 1984, the Bradley Point … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner